The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII Vol 2: Years of Retreat

Two superb volumes on their combat achievements. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division. The books contain many photos which have never been printed before. The books also include many short biographies of the key personnel in the divison.
This second volume follows the division from the battles El Alamein, Tunisia, Sicily, Monte Cassino, Bologna, Normandy and Brittany to the final chaotic days before the capitulation. The battles are brought to life through hundreds of eyewitness accounts and add new information to all the battle fought by elements of the German 1st Fallschirmjager Division.

Ben Christensen
Hardcover large format 228 pages, over 250 color b+w photos, colour maps, Orders of Battle.

The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII